Monthly Archives: April 2024

“I’m Not Earning Anything, I’m Learning Everything”: a Latter-day Saint Christian View of Grace from King Benjamin’s Sermon

Posted on April 29, 2024 by treeoflifemama

This past week for my Come Follow Christ study I read King Benjamin’s sermon in the Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ, in Mosiah 1-3. Ever since I first read this sermon when I was 12 years old, … Continue reading →

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How to Get More Sleep with a New Baby or The Closest Thing to Having a Magic Wand for a Fussy Baby or The Off/Switch for Crying and Sleeping

Posted on April 16, 2024 by treeoflifemama

I just finished a stint as “Granny Nanny” with my third-born grandchild who was born last month. I so enjoyed all the new baby vibes! The visit was also a reminder of what homeschooling mom Jamie C. Martin says, that … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life Mama’s Top 13 Favorite Spring Picture Books

Posted on April 16, 2024 by treeoflifemama

It’s spring! Besides playing outside, what better way to celebrate a new season than to read picture books (except maybe playing nature-themed board games, shown over here). I present to you my top 12 favorite spring-themed picture books. These books … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life Mama’s Picture Book of the Week: Seed School by Jean Holub, Illustrated by Sakshi Mangal

Posted on April 15, 2024 by treeoflifemama

This week’s picture book is Seed School Growing Up Amazing by Jean Holub, illustrated by Sakshi Mangal. This book is so adorable! It shows that seeds come in all shapes and sizes, just like people do. In this story, a … Continue reading →

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New Homeopathy Movie Coming This Weekend Starting Fri. 4/19/24

Posted on April 15, 2024 by treeoflifemama

Have you heard? A new movie about homeopathy to introduce this powerful medicine is coming this weekend, screening for the first time! You can go here to learn more about how to watch it. Basically, you pay $25 and have … Continue reading →

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How to Deal With an Atheist

Posted on April 15, 2024 by treeoflifemama

I thoroughly enjoyed all of Jared Halverson’s podcast/YouTube video commentary on Jacob 5-7 in The Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ this past week. Jacob 5 is all about the Allegory of the Olive Tree, which is all … Continue reading →

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Great Resource for Finding Wholesome Picture Books at the Public Library

Posted on April 11, 2024 by treeoflifemama

I just found this great resource for finding wholesome picture books! It’s called goodbookmom.com. Watch the video below to learn more about it! It’s an interview with Abbie Halberstadt, mom of 10, and Korrie Johnson, mom of 3. You can … Continue reading →

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How to Be a Crunchy Mom Without Being Irritating

Posted on April 11, 2024 by treeoflifemama

Have you heard about Emily Morrow, the star of the Really Very Crunchy Mom social media platforms? She just published her NEW book, shown above, a guide to being crunchy without being annoying. My married daughter showed me some of … Continue reading →

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I Got to Be in TX for Today’s Eclipse!

Posted on April 8, 2024 by treeoflifemama

It’s been a truly wonder-filled day! I’m not going to bed until I blog about it! Here I am above, waiting to see the eclipse. Below is the scene right behind me as I sat watching and waiting. So beautiful! … Continue reading →

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Original Grace Not Original Sin

Posted on April 8, 2024 by treeoflifemama

I am loving this book! It has so many wonderful quotes! Here is a summary of the book from goodreads.com: “In Original Grace, Adam S. Miller proposes an experiment in Restoration thinking: What if instead of implicitly affirming the traditional … Continue reading →

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